Thiruvananthapuram: Scaling up efforts to position Ayurveda as a sustainable and inclusive wellness system for the entire world and strengthening international networking of stakeholders by forming a Global Alliance of Ayurveda, the 5th Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF 2023) drew to close here today.
The five-day event saw the largest gathering of Ayurvedic practitioners, scholars, students, policymakers and a wide array of stakeholders from India and abroad deliberating on an entire spectrum of topics besides evolving strategies for projecting Ayurveda’s huge potential in addressing the health challenges of the present world and imparting momentum to wellness tourism.
Inaugurating the valedictory function of the conclave at Greenfield International Stadium here, former Health Minister of Kerala, Shri V S Sivakumar said as the time-tested holistic wellness system the relevance of Ayurveda has increased manyfold in a world faced with serious health challenges arising from lifestyle, stress and ecological disruptions.
Presiding over the function, GAF Working Chairman, Dr G G Gangadharan said GAF 2023 was a big success since it could effectively take forward its key objectives. These included uniting the global Ayurveda community, enhancing Ayurveda’s international acceptance, advancing modern research and promoting Kerala as a wellness hub.
The biennial event was organized by the Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, the Government of India, Government of Kerala.
The conclave featured experts-led scientific sessions focusing on the latest advancements in Ayurveda while the Arogya Expo showcased products and services of a large number of Ayurvedic institutions. Leading Ayurvedic physicians, including specialists, offered free OP consultation at the event right from day one.
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